Comparison

Dive Converter vs GPS for Action

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dive Converter

Easily export your dive logs from Oceanic+ and SSI/mares into the Universal Dive Data Format (UDDF). This app translates dive information accurately and supports importing third-party UDDF files. It also offers features like reverse geocoding for dive locations and surface time calculation.

Highlights
  • Export Oceanic+ and SSI/mares dives to UDDF
  • Reverse geocoding for dive locations
  • Calculate surface time
  • Backup and restore dives
  • Import third-party UDDF files
  • Filter and merge dives
Features
Currently charting
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Dive Converter allows users to retrieve their Oceanic+ and SSI/mares dives and export selected dives in Universal Dive Data Format (UDDF). The app works on iOS (iPhone and iPad) and on macOS. We have taken special care of making sure that all information of your dive that is also supported by UDDF is translated correctly. The generated UDDF files have been tested with multiple dive log programs on iOS and macOS. Features: - support for downloading dives, referenced equipment, user profile, buddy information from Oceanic+ - reverse geocoding of longitude/latitude to also get an address (at least country and region) where your dive took place - calculation of surface time (not contained in Oceanic+ data) - export all information according to latest UDDF standard - backup and restore of all dives in JSON and UDDF format - import of 3rd party UDDF files - filtering of dives by category, time frame, rating, type, and text - merging of dives - deletion of dives (a restore is not possible because Oceanic+ does not allow overwriting of deleted dives) - conversion of DataTrak, TravelTrak, and Logtrak logbooks to UDDF logbooks (UWATEC and ScubaPro dive computers) Please note: You have to have an Oceanic+ account with email/password.

About

GPS for Action

Automatically geotag your videos and photos with real-time GPS coordinates from your iPhone. Control your camera and set up auto-recording based on motion, ensuring you capture every moment without extra hardware or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS streaming to camera
  • Automatic geotagging of videos and photos
  • Remote camera control (record, mode switch, photo capture)
  • Motion-based auto-recording (movement, descent, ascent)
  • GPX track recording and export
  • On-device processing, no internet required
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GPS for Action streams real-time GPS coordinates from your iPhone to your DJI Osmo Action or Osmo 360 camera over Bluetooth — so every video and photo is automatically geotagged without any extra hardware, mounts, or subscriptions. SUPPORTED CAMERAS - DJI Osmo Action 4 - DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro - DJI Osmo Action 6 - DJI Osmo 360 HOW IT WORKS Open the app, connect to your camera via Bluetooth, and tap Stream. Your iPhone's GPS location is sent to the camera in real time. The camera embeds the coordinates directly into the video metadata — the same way a built-in GPS module would. No Wi-Fi, no cloud, no account. Everything happens on-device. CAMERA CONTROLS Control your camera right from the app without switching devices: - Start and stop video recording - Switch between Photo, Video, and Slow-Motion modes - Trigger photo capture AUTO-RECORD Set the app to start and stop recording automatically based on your motion: - Movement detection — recording begins when you start moving - Descent detection — ideal for ski runs, bike descents, or hikes - Ascent detection — perfect for lifts, climbs, or uphill segments The camera starts rolling when the action begins and stops when you pause, so you never miss a moment and never waste storage. GPS TRACK RECORDING Every session is saved as a GPX file on your iPhone. Import tracks into any mapping app, share them with friends, or analyze your route after the fact. PRIVACY FIRST The app never connects to the internet. Your location data stays on your iPhone and is transmitted only to your camera over a direct Bluetooth connection. No account, no login, no server. FREE TRIAL Stream GPS to your camera for up to 3 minutes per session at no charge - enough to see geotagging in action. Unlock unlimited GPS streaming with a quarterly subscription ($2.99 / 3 months) or a one-time Unlimited unlock ($9.99). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gps-for-action.pages.dev/privacy.html

Screenshots

Dive Converter4 screens
GPS for Action4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GPS for Action at Free against Dive Converter's $1.99. GPS for Action also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Dive Converter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). On ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

GPS for Action is free to download; Dive Converter costs $1.99 up front. GPS for Action sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Dive Converter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS for Action holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dive Converter ships an update every 2 months, GPS for Action fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Dive Converter versus GPS for Action: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDive ConverterGPS for Action
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#112 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarsten HeineltKamil Trzcinski

Customer experience

Dive Converter

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

GPS for Action

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dive Converter

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GPS for Action

Subscriptions1
  • Quarterly$2.993 Months
One-time1
  • Unlimited$9.99

Questions

Is Dive Converter free?
Dive Converter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS for Action free?
GPS for Action is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dive Converter or GPS for Action?
GPS for Action is rated higher. Dive Converter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while GPS for Action averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Dive Converter or GPS for Action have ads?
Neither Dive Converter nor GPS for Action shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dive Converter or GPS for Action?
Dive Converter ships an update every 2 months, and GPS for Action fortnightly. Most recently, Dive Converter was updated on November 3, 2026 and GPS for Action on November 1, 2026.

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